Renee Rouleau was one of the first major brands where I really went through a whole product line. Perricone MD was first, Renee Rouleau was soon after. I have a special place in my heart for them as her products really helped me get over my adult hormonal acne. She recently repackaged her whole line and came out with a dozen or so new products, which meant it was time for me to play again. Next to talk about is the new Pro Results Power Serum. Details per Renee Rouleau:
Pro Results Power Serum dramatically repairs the visible effects of sun damage by lifting dry cells and brown spots to reveal a smoother, brighter texture.
NEW! Pro Results Power Serum by Renée Rouleau transforms the skin to a dramatically smoother finish while working to help it remember its once youthful form, suppleness and bounce. This dark spot corrector is a powerful blend of 20% lactic, glycolic and mandelic acids which gently lift surface sun damage discoloration and reduces visible lines and pore size to reveal smoother skin.
*This is the new and improved replacement for AHA Smoothing Serum 20%.
Other Uses
- Dry hands and cuticles - reveals smoother skin.
- Sun-damaged chest - smoothes and removes dryness.
- Under the eyes - softens lines and smoothes away dryness. Follow with eye cream.
- Keratosis Pilaris - flattens bumps and gives a smooth appearance.
- Ingrown bikini line hairs - use daily 7 days after waxing to prevent trapped hair follicles.
Key Ingredients
- 9.5% Glycolic Acid (AHA) - fast-acting exfoliant to lift discoloration.
- 9.5% Lactic Acid (AHA) - skin-comforting and hydrating exfoliant.
- 1% Mandelic Acid (AHA) - brightening and smoothing exfoliant.
- Green Tea Leaf Extract - calming and soothing anti-aging antioxidant.
- Allantoin - soothing and hydrating properties.
How to Use
The texture is a clear gel liquid serum that sinks in quickly. Well packaged in a pump, I'm always happy with an airless pump. This is most simply an exfoliating serum that uses alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs). AHAs exfoliate the outer surface of the skin increasing cellular turnover, help reduce fine lines & wrinkles, add moisture to the skin, help brighten & even the skin tone, reduce sunspots & hyperpigmentation, increase collagen production, help with acne and help with product absorption. There's lots of reasons to love them. This serum uses three acids: glycolic, lactic and mandelic. I love a combination acid serum. Glycolic is the gold standard AHA, lactic acid is the more gentle larger molecule version (it's actually found naturally in our skin as a natural moisturizing factor at a lower percentage obviously) and mandelic acid which is really great for hyperpigmentation.
Overall this serum has a 20% acid concentration which is quite high actually. This can and does tingle or sting on application. I recommend applying it on dry skin to slow the absorption plus it reduces the stinging sensation. This is not for the AHA shy nor the sensitive. This is for the acid intermediate to pro as this serum can kick your skins butt. It's quite powerful. Because this is so powerful I only use this one night a week and never after an exfoliating mask in the same night. Be careful how many other actives you pair this with. It would be great opposite a night you use retinol. If you have sensitive skin or are new to acids I would only use no more than once a week or less with no other actives. You can see how your skin tolerates it and remember every skin is different.
This serum is fragrance, alcohol and dye free which I love. It's also got green tea, glycerin, aloe and allatonin for helping soothe while majorly exfoliating. I noticed more radiant smooth skin while using this product. It works quite well. It's a little pricey at $53.50 for a 0.5 oz pump but if you only use once or twice a week it will last a while.
Ingredients
Water, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Glycerin, Potassium Hydroxide (pH adjuster), Hydroxyethylcellulose, Mandelic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Allantoin, Aminomethyl Propanol (pH adjuster), Butylene Glycol (water-binding humectant), Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate.